High School

Raheem Anthony was named to the All-tournament team for the Fort Walton Beach Blowout over the Holiday Break.
Liberty won the tournament sportsmanship award.
“Our playing time in Florida showed numerous positives in terms of growth,” said Coach Randy Dunton. “The trip was awesome. Such a fantastic opportunity to grow as a team.”

Staunton River played in the two day Rustburg tournament at Rustburg High during the Holiday break and finished with a win over William Campbell but fell to Rustburg.
“I think we improved over the break. We were able to string together a few practices with the new arrivals for the first time which is going to help a great deal,” said Coach Brandon Harris.

The Liberty girls basketball team defeated LCA with Celeste St. John leading the team with 19 points. The Lady Minutemen defeated LCA 58-32 for its first game after the break.
LHS started the game taking a 10-4 lead over Liberty Christian. Liberty extended its lead in the second to 27-14.

Liberty fell to Hidden Valley 61-38 last Wednesday, in a non-conference match-up. The Titans came into the game 5-2, falling to William Byrd and Henry.
The Minutemen gave HV a run in the first quarter but fell behind. The Titans led 17-15.
Liberty was unable to keep up in the second quarter as Hidden Valley held them off and went into halftime leading 33-17.

The Liberty girls basketball team was led by Rebecca Hensley and Celeste St. John scoring 16 points apiece to defeat Chatham 57-48 Tuesday, December 20.
The Lady Minutemen took a quick 13-7 lead over Chatham in the first period. Liberty continued to steal and rebound the ball well to control the game. The Lady Minutemen extended its lead to 26-16 at halftime.

Liberty competed in a quad indoor track meet at Heritage last Thursday against Amherst, Brookville and Appomattox.
Liberty girls placed first in the 1000 meter run, 1600 meter run, 4x800 relay and shot put.
Morgan Wood placed seventh in the girls 55 meter dash with a time of 9.05.

The Liberty girls basketball team participated in the Beacon Classic Last Saturday. The Lady Minutemen defeated Gretna 52-39.
Liberty held Gretna to three points in the first period and scored 15. The Lady Hawks scored 13 in the second period and held LHS to 10.
Liberty led 25-16 at halftime.

Jefferson Forest boys basketball team fell to Rockbridge 52-41 at the Beacon Classic last Saturday.
“My guys are playing hard and making strides everyday,” said Coach Cameron Shepherd.
Forest started out the first period leading 15-13 but fell flat in the second only getting six points.
At halftime the Wildcats led 28-21.

The Liberty boys basketball team got its first win of the season against Rustburg last Friday. The Minutemen defeated the Red Devils 60-52 and gave Rustburg its first loss of the season.
Liberty took a quick lead in the first period scoring 15 points and holding Rustburg to nine.
The Minutemen then doubled its score in the second period and went into halftime leading 30-23.